Description
A delicious blend of spiced carrot cake and creamy cheesecake, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cheesecake Mixture:
- 2 (8 oz) packages of cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- For the Carrot Cake Mixture:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cups finely grated carrots
- For the Topping:
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9-inch springform pan with butter.
- In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth. Add flour, eggs, vanilla extract, and sour cream, mixing until creamy. Set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. In a separate bowl, combine canola oil, applesauce, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla, then mix in the dry ingredients. Fold in grated carrots.
- Pour half of the carrot cake mixture into the greased springform pan, followed by all of the cheesecake mixture, and top with the remaining carrot cake batter. Gently swirl the layers with a knife.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until the center is set with a slight jiggle. Let it cool in the pan for about an hour before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight.
- Beat together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, sour cream, and vanilla. Spread this mixture over the chilled cheesecake and sprinkle with chopped pecans, if desired.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or caramel sauce for an extra indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg